I just got my first submission back from James Wiles for Variety Vista last week. There were 3 new listings. Very pleased because it spans both ends of the Lincoln cent spectrum and the 1927 being the year my father was born.

In addition the St Patrick's Farthing post on CH LINK
I ended up purchasing this St. Patrick's Farthing from my friend. I received an email from Sydney Martin who is writing a book on these to be published this year.

Edit: Update Jan. 2018 ( a tad delayed)- I will update the original thread as well with more info from the expert, Sydney Martin.
On close examination and analysis by expert and author Sydney Martin the St. Patrick's Farthing was determined to be a well made cast "copy" ca. 1960-1995 by Peter Rosa in the Bronx as Becker Manufacturing company. An alloy of 80% lead, 12% tin, and 8% antimony – similar to that used in the linotype printing process. The casting sprue is the slightly indented area at the top of the coin.